Ernie Briard

HSBC Bank Plc provides commercial banking and financial services. It operates in four businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. The Retail Banking and Wealth Management business offers personal banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, savings and investments and insurance services. The Commercial Banking business offers financial products and services to enable them to operate efficiently and meet their business aspirations. The Global Banking and Markets business offers capital financing, transaction and advisory banking services, trade, research, securities services and global liquidity and cash management. The Global Private Banking business offers investment management, incorporating advisory, discretionary and brokerage, private wealth solutions, comprising trusts and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. engages in the provision of logistics and transport solutions. It also offers private fleet, freight brokerage, and distribution. The company was founded by Vincent P. McLoughlin and Thomson Hostetler in 1997 and is headquartered in Concord, NC.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

Livingston International, Inc. engages in provision of customs brokerage, transportation and integrated logistics services. Its services include customs brokerage, U.S. customs brokerage, Canadian customs brokerage, Mexican customs brokerage, freight and transportation, global trade management, trade consulting, trade technology, business process services, trade sphere and vehicle transportation services. The company was founded by Gerry Livingston in 1945 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Siemens Canada Ltd. manufactures communication products, medical equipment and industrial products. It provides products for the health care, information and communications, energy and power, automation, transportation and building technologies. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.

Northstar Trade Finance, Inc. provides financing services for export sales. The company develops partnerships with financial institution, government shareholders and strategic working relationships with Export Development Canada and others, which in combination allow to provide a trade finance solutions and services aimed specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises. Northstar Trade Finance was founded August 1994 by C. Scott M. Shepherd and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Hamilton Utilities Corp. distributes and produces electricity. The company was founded on July 1, 2000 and is headquartered in

Unilever Canada, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer products such as food and home, and personal care. Its brands include Vim, Snuggle, Sunlight, Lipton, Imperial, Knorr, Sunsilk, Dove and Axe. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Day & Ross Transportation Group, Inc. provides logistics and freight services. It offers transportation and logistics solutions through core pillars that includes Day & Ross Freight; Day & Ross Dedicated Logistics; Day & Ross Trade Networks; and Sameday Worldwide. The company was founded by Elbert Day and Walter Ross in 1950 and is headquartered in Hartland, Canada.

Acklands-Grainger, Inc. distributes industrial, safety, and fastener products. It offers tools, metalworking, electrical, facility maintenance, material handling, safety, equipment, and fleet. The firm provides technical and product support services, as well as inventory management services. The company was founded by Dudley Ackland in 1889 and is headquartered in Thornhill, Canada.

Calyx Transportation Group, Inc. provides transportation and logistics services. It offers domestic, international air and ocean freight forwarding, dedicated and closed loop, specialized less-than-load and truckload transportation, warehousing, and third party logistics. The company was founded by Richard Muir and Robert J. Donaghey and is headquartered in Brampton, Canada.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

AERIC, Inc., dba The Conference Board of Canada, is an independent, not-for-profit applied research organization headquartered in Ottawa, Saskatchewan. The Board helps build leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy issues, and organizational performance. They forge relationships and deliver knowledge through their learning events, networks, research products, and customized information services. Their members include a broad range of Canadian organizations from the public and private sectors. The Conference Board of Canada was formed in 1954, and is affiliated with The Conference Board, Inc. that serves some 3,000 companies in 67 nations.

Part of Ryder System, Inc., Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is a company that provides transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions. The company is based in Miami, FL.

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is a national organization that promotes and facilitates Canadian competitiveness in the aerospace industry. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The company participates in and coordinate the Canadian industry presence at key international air shows and trade missions each year. AIAC works closely with manufacturers and suppliers to respond to trends in the aerospace industry with innovation, creativity, and leadership. The company represents a diverse group of aerospace companies and organizations in Canada. James Quick has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Realty, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated real estate management services. It offers facilities management, project delivery, professional, workplace solutions, and real estate services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Part of Alectra, Inc. (Canada), Horizon Utilities Corp. provides electricity and utility services. The company is based in Hamilton, Canada. Horizon Utilities was acquired by Hydro One Brampton Networks, Inc., a SUB of Alectra, Inc. (Canada) from St. Catharines Hydro, Inc. on January 31, 2017.

Technical Standards & Safety Authority promotes and enforces public safety. The firm focuses on petroleum mechanics and site operators. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Canadian Association of Defence & Security Industries is a non-profit organization provides a platform where members can interact with governments in Canada. The company was founded on November 30, 1983 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Metro Supply Chain Group, Inc. engages in the provision of logistics services. It offers warehousing and order fulfillment services; transportation solutions; contract packaging and value-added services; and logistics professional services. The company was founded by Hanif Nanji in 1974 and is headquartered in Concord, Canada.

Versacold International Corp. supplied chain solutions for handling of temperature sensitive products. The company?s Power2 WMS, TMW, TMS and Epicor ERP and other technologies provided accessibility and information visualization while delivering real-time tracking and inventory management through the ePower client interface. Versacold International was founded in June 1946 and was headquartered in Vancouver. Canada.

Artemis Investment Management Ltd. (Artemis IM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is a subsidiary of Artemis Investment Management Corp. Artemis IM offers a diverse suite of products designed to meet the unique needs and risk-return profiles of various groups of investors.

Janssen, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson. Its products include Caelyx, Concerta, Cyclen, Ditropan XL, Duragesic, Edurant, Evra, Galexos, Invega, Invokana, Jurnista, Livostin, Pariet, Remicade, Sylvant, Topamax, Ultram, Velcade, Yondelis, and Zytiga. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Offset Market Exchange, Inc. develops software programs to connect business in the international defense, aerospace and security industries. Its focus areas include aerospace, oil and gas, mining and construction industries, and in other complex global supply chains. The company was founded by Nicole Verkindt in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Ardenton Capital Corp. (Ardenton Capital) is a private equity firm founded by James Livingstone in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

The Canadian Space Commerce Association operates as a national association for the space sector. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

The Global Offset & Countertrade Association promotes trade and commerce between companies around the world. The non-profit company is based in Washington.